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Writing to W. E. Frazer, Lincoln declines to commit himself to
Cameron of Pennsylvania for Presidency. He hints at his own
candidacy: "For my single self, I have enlisted for the permanent
success of the Republican cause; and, for this object, I shall labor
faithfully in the ranks, unless, as I think not probable, the
judgment of the party shall assign me a different position."
Abraham Lincoln to William E. Frazer, 1 November 1859, CW, 3:491.

Working hard for Palmer,
Lincoln writes supporter in neighboring town urging him to do all he can to get
Republicans out on election day. He also writes to William Dungy on legal
matters. Abraham
Lincoln to Doctor ?, 2 November 1859, CW, 3:492;
Abraham
Lincoln to William Dungy, 2 November 1859,
CW, 3:492.

Lincoln appeals to Jesse Pickrell, asking him and his sons to get out
as good vote for Palmer as possible. To P. Q. Harrison, defendant in
Harrison murder case, he writes encouragement. "A young man, before
the enemy has learned to watch him, can do more than any other. Pitch
in and try. Palmer is good and true, and deserves the best vote we
can give him."
Abraham Lincoln to Jesse A. Pickrell, 3 November 1859, CW, 3:493; Abraham Lincoln to P. Quinn Harrison, 3 November 1859, CW, 3:492-93.

Lincoln speaks in evening. He charges Democratic party with
responsibility for agitation now disturbing country, and predicts
that wrangling over slavery will continue until that party is broken.
Illinois State Journal, 7 November 1859; Speech at Mechanicsburg, Illinois, 4 November 1859, CW, 3:493.

Lincoln writes James A. Briggs in regard to address he has promised
to deliver in Brooklyn. "I will be on hand; and in due time, will
notify you of the exact day. I believe, after all, I shall make a
political speech of it. You have no objection? . . . I am here at
court."
Abraham Lincoln to James A. Briggs, 13 November 1859, CW, 3:494.

Lincoln departs Springfield by train headed for the Illinois Supreme
Court term in Mt. Vernon to participate in the case of
People v. Illinois Central RR. He travels
from Ashley, Illinois, on the route of the Illinois Central Railroad, the final
sixteen miles to Mt. Vernon by stagecoach. Thirteen-year-old James Watson much
later recalls riding on Lincoln's lap in the crowded stagecoach.
Abraham Lincoln to Michael G. Dale, 8 November 1859,
CW, 3:493-494; Mt. Vernon Register News (IL), 5
August 1930, 3:3.

Lincoln represents the railroad in the Illinois Supreme Court
case of People v. Illinois Central RR.
The State of Illinois is suing the Illinois Central Railroad to collect taxes
for 1857. The parties disagree on the valuation of the railroad's property.
Illinois State Auditor Jesse K. Dubois bases the tax upon an appraisal of
$19,711,559.59, and the railroad assesses a value of $4,942,000. On this day,
Lincoln questions at least eleven witnesses. The Illinois Supreme Court agrees
with Lincoln as to the valuation of the railroad's property. Judge's
Docket, November 1859 Term, People v. Illinois Central RR, Court
Docket A 1st GD 1849-1870; Opinion, January 1860 Term, People v.
Illinois Central RR, case file 8537, both in Illinois Supreme Court,
Illinois State Archives, Springfield, IL.

From office of U.S. marshal, Lincoln writes to
William Dungy: "I now find the suit is Shaw Buel & Barber against Hill
& Hill. The Marshal says the execution has been levied on land, but that
there has not, as yet been a sale of it. Once more I tell you, the land can be
so sold, as to leave you liable on the other note & you better watch it."
Abraham
Lincoln to William Dungy, 21 November 1859,
CW, 3:494.

Lincoln writes Trumbull note on politics. "There is nothing new here.
I have written merely to give my view about this Forney business."
Lincoln is against Republicans appointing John W. Forney, Douglas
Democrat, clerk of House as tactic to widen Democratic split.
Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull, 28 November 1859, CW, 3:495.